"Black Sheep of the (re-enacted) Family" Photo Submitted By: Rob Gorden

I was in Newport, Rhode Island working for a Living History Museum where I was playing John Jacob Astor IV. The only son of the Astors. A family of wealth, a family of class, a family of dignity.

Hence, the moustache.

I was at the mall in Taunton, Mass, near Newport, where I saw a photography studio with a sign asking for models, any kind.

I was only getting paid $80 a week at the museum, so I thought this would be a great way to make some extra or rather, essential cash.



Not only do I look like a gay biker, but I also ended up paying $200 for the session.

This, is one of my rock bottom moments. I have many. However, looking like the guy who didn't get into The Village People was certainly one of them.